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Primary Sector
MPs warned wrong trees in wrong place will cost jobs
A cap is needed on the use of forestry offsets under the emissions trading scheme to avoid potentially “profound” changes in land use that could threaten jobs in many regions, the Meat Industry Association says.Forestry planting on marginal land can provide a temporary store of c...
Economy
Northland rail spend paves way for Northport expansion - Jones
New investment in the Northland rail network lays the groundwork for shifting Ports of Auckland's operations to Northport, according to Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones.Jones announced the $109.7 million Provincial Growth Fund investment for KiwiRail at an event...
Primary Sector
Te Awamutu project proof of emission strategy - Fonterra
The conversion of the Te Awamutu dairy plant to run on wood pellets is the latest “proof point” of Fonterra’s efforts to drive down emissions across its sites nationally, the company says.The company, the country’s second-largest coal user, is investing $11 million to convert the...
Policy
Huawei to seek certainty from govt after UK decision
Huawei New Zealand will go directly to the government for clarity on whether Britain’s approval for the Chinese firm’s technology to be used in a 5G roll-out strengthens its hand locally.The telecommunications equipment maker has been in limbo for a year-and-a-half after the Gove...
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Oliver Lewis
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Oliver Lewis won the local government reporting category at the 2023 Voyager Media Awards. He is part of our investigations unit and also covers infrastructure, housing and employment issues. Formerly with Stuff/The Press, Oliver has also written for the Guardian and North & South.
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